NHK World HD NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-09 Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns. 2026-08-09 The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Earthquake Fire: After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading - we look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires and what you can do to stay safe. 2026-08-09 Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer). 'Kaiki' is a thin, brightly coloured silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image. 2026-08-09 Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Kamikaze, explosive-laden ramming attacks, were carried out during World War II and sacrificed 4,000 lives - why did the Japanese push forward with this method? We uncover the truth. 2026-08-09 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Japan is now a frozen foods powerhouse. Cutting-edge technology and producers' passion keep the hits coming. Dive into the world of Japanese frozen foods that are turning the world upside down. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Art on Demand: This episode features companies using creative ways to get fine art by undiscovered artists into people's homes and public spaces. 2026-08-09 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-08-09 This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 An atomic bomb hit Nagasaki in 1945 at the end of WWII - we enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives. 2026-08-09 Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia. 2026-08-09 Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns. 2026-08-09 The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Earthquake Fire: After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading - we look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires and what you can do to stay safe. 2026-08-09 Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (product designer). 'Kaiki' is a thin, brightly coloured silk fabric. Shibata discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image. 2026-08-09 Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 2026-08-09 A group of atomic bomb survivors travel to the United States in pursuit of a path to nuclear abolition. Through dialogue, they share their stories and gain insight into public perception in the US. 2026-08-09 Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Keiho Junior High School in Nagasaki lost 400 lives to an atomic bomb - three old core members of the alumni association explore the future of the memorial service held annually for the past 50 years. 2026-08-09 Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart. 2026-08-09 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-19. 2026-08-09 Fuku-chan is popular with tourists visiting Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure. Elsewhere, five cats live in a restaurant offering green soba noodles. Mya-chan lives at an inn in a hot spring area. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive. 2026-08-09 Somen traditional white noodles that are thin like threads - test out and savour the hidden strength of Japan's ultra-thin somen noodles! 2026-08-09 Escape Routes: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Located in northern Italy, Parma is famous for cheese and prosciutto - as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, it offers a rich culinary tradition and the Festival Verdi celebrating composer Giuseppe Verdi. 2026-08-09 Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 There's a brand-new ekiben in Okinawa, Japan's southern prefecture. Featuring beloved local dishes with a long history, it's sparking a new ekiben culture in the region. 2026-08-09 Students in past 'Easy Japanese for Work' editions return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson - this time the students are Tran Than Tuan (from Vietnam) and Warni Letty Yuhara (from Indonesia). 2026-08-09 Uda Etsuko turns fibre from hard-to-process waste pineapple leaves into yarn and fabric for textiles in Kaizoku. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 A group of atomic bomb survivors travel to the United States in pursuit of a path to nuclear abolition. Through dialogue, they share their stories and gain insight into public perception in the US. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Keiho Junior High School in Nagasaki lost 400 lives to an atomic bomb - three old core members of the alumni association explore the future of the memorial service held annually for the past 50 years. 2026-08-09 Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart. 2026-08-09 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Located in northern Italy, Parma is famous for cheese and prosciutto - as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, it offers a rich culinary tradition and the Festival Verdi celebrating composer Giuseppe Verdi. 2026-08-09 Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive. 2026-08-09 Akan-Mashu: Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive. 2026-08-09 When Mee and Hee run around, a sound like 'thump, thump...' is heard from inside their bodies. Mee wonders, 'Is there a creature inside me?' and has a 'Thump-Thump Investigator' reveal what it is. 2026-08-09 Escape Routes: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Tune in to J-Melo for great Japanese music! This week: Madkid, a leading male dance-and-vocal group on the anisong scene; and Yuika, a singer-songwriter with a rapidly growing international fanbase. 2026-08-09 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-19. 2026-08-09 Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'. 2026-08-09 Fuku-chan is popular with tourists visiting Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure. Elsewhere, five cats live in a restaurant offering green soba noodles. Mya-chan lives at an inn in a hot spring area. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 There's a brand-new ekiben in Okinawa, Japan's southern prefecture. Featuring beloved local dishes with a long history, it's sparking a new ekiben culture in the region. 2026-08-09 On the 3rd of February - the Lunar New Year's Eve - various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year. 2026-08-09 Students in past 'Easy Japanese for Work' editions return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson - this time the students are Tran Than Tuan (from Vietnam) and Warni Letty Yuhara (from Indonesia). 2026-08-09 Uda Etsuko turns fibre from hard-to-process waste pineapple leaves into yarn and fabric for textiles in Kaizoku. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 A group of atomic bomb survivors travel to the United States in pursuit of a path to nuclear abolition. Through dialogue, they share their stories and gain insight into public perception in the US. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Keiho Junior High School in Nagasaki lost 400 lives to an atomic bomb - three old core members of the alumni association explore the future of the memorial service held annually for the past 50 years. 2026-08-09 Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart. 2026-08-09 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive. 2026-08-09 When Mee and Hee run around, a sound like 'thump, thump...' is heard from inside their bodies. Mee wonders, 'Is there a creature inside me?' and has a 'Thump-Thump Investigator' reveal what it is. 2026-08-09 Escape Routes: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-09 Tune in to J-Melo for great Japanese music! This week: Madkid, a leading male dance-and-vocal group on the anisong scene; and Yuika, a singer-songwriter with a rapidly growing international fanbase. 2026-08-09 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-19. 2026-08-09 Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'. 2026-08-09 Fuku-chan is popular with tourists visiting Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure. Elsewhere, five cats live in a restaurant offering green soba noodles. Mya-chan lives at an inn in a hot spring area. 2026-08-09 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Located in northern Italy, Parma is famous for cheese and prosciutto - as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, it offers a rich culinary tradition and the Festival Verdi celebrating composer Giuseppe Verdi. 2026-08-10 Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan - see the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive. 2026-08-10 Akan-Mashu: Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 There's a brand-new ekiben in Okinawa, Japan's southern prefecture. Featuring beloved local dishes with a long history, it's sparking a new ekiben culture in the region. 2026-08-10 On the 3rd of February - the Lunar New Year's Eve - various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year. 2026-08-10 Students in past 'Easy Japanese for Work' editions return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson - this time the students are Tran Than Tuan (from Vietnam) and Warni Letty Yuhara (from Indonesia). 2026-08-10 Uda Etsuko turns fibre from hard-to-process waste pineapple leaves into yarn and fabric for textiles in Kaizoku. 2026-08-10 A group of atomic bomb survivors travel to the United States in pursuit of a path to nuclear abolition. Through dialogue, they share their stories and gain insight into public perception in the US. 2026-08-10 Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Keiho Junior High School in Nagasaki lost 400 lives to an atomic bomb - three old core members of the alumni association explore the future of the memorial service held annually for the past 50 years. 2026-08-10 Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart. 2026-08-10 Izumo, known as the 'home of the gods,' fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive. 2026-08-10 When Mee and Hee run around, a sound like 'thump, thump...' is heard from inside their bodies. Mee wonders, 'Is there a creature inside me?' and has a 'Thump-Thump Investigator' reveal what it is. 2026-08-10 Escape Routes: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Tune in to J-Melo for great Japanese music! This week: Madkid, a leading male dance-and-vocal group on the anisong scene; and Yuika, a singer-songwriter with a rapidly growing international fanbase. 2026-08-10 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-19. 2026-08-10 Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 There's a brand-new ekiben in Okinawa, Japan's southern prefecture. Featuring beloved local dishes with a long history, it's sparking a new ekiben culture in the region. 2026-08-10 Students in past 'Easy Japanese for Work' editions return for a quiz-style business Japanese lesson - this time the students are Tran Than Tuan (from Vietnam) and Warni Letty Yuhara (from Indonesia). 2026-08-10 Uda Etsuko turns fibre from hard-to-process waste pineapple leaves into yarn and fabric for textiles in Kaizoku. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Located in northern Italy, Parma is famous for cheese and prosciutto - as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, it offers a rich culinary tradition and the Festival Verdi celebrating composer Giuseppe Verdi. 2026-08-10 Akan-Mashu: Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years and been accelerated by climate change - has the 'Sixth Mass Extinction' begun? 2026-08-10 Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lamp-workers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. 2026-08-10 Since ancient times, safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red color associated with the sun. Experience its mysterious, vivid beauty through time-lapse footage. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season. 2026-08-10 Earthquake Fire: After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading - we look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires and what you can do to stay safe. 2026-08-10 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to 'wheel'. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-08-10 #33 How long does it take to get in? / To ask how long something takes, say 'donokurai' (how long and how much), then a verb like 'machimasu' (to wait), and finally add 'ka'. 2026-08-10 A small bookstore in Tokyo specialises in Vietnamese books. From the reactions of customers living in a foreign land, we can feel how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment. 2026-08-10 NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'JICA Global Plaza.' We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, this programme explores cities around the world - this episode invites people who love hills to explore Genoa in Italy. 2026-08-10 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 2026-08-10 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture - adults play the role of the shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects. 2026-08-10 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-10 Art on Demand: This episode features companies using creative ways to get fine art by undiscovered artists into people's homes and public spaces. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, this programme explores cities around the world - this episode invites people who love hills to explore Genoa in Italy. 2026-08-10 This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. 2026-08-10 After 40 years, a local yumori, or hot spring caretaker, is retiring. A crew of young workers has been chosen to replace him. But with no manual to guide them, will these novices be up to the task? 2026-08-10 Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north. 2026-08-10 Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots - let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes! 2026-08-10 Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lamp-workers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Giving a Spark to the Power Grid: To maintain Japan's power grid, one company is trying to attract climbers, and another has turned checking on power poles into a mobile game. 2026-08-10 The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to 'wheel'. Explore the unique culture behind them. 2026-08-10 A small bookstore in Tokyo specialises in Vietnamese books. From the reactions of customers living in a foreign land, we can feel how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Tokyo's oldest izakaya - with its traditional fare and lucky cats surviving wars and pandemics - has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years. 2026-08-10 Learn about the autumn chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox (shubun) as the nuns enjoy sushi, salad and dumplings made specially for the occasion. 2026-08-10 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart. 2026-08-10 After 40 years, a local yumori, or hot spring caretaker, is retiring. A crew of young workers has been chosen to replace him. But with no manual to guide them, will these novices be up to the task? 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture - adults play the role of the shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects. 2026-08-10 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-10 Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! Michael Keida explores the traditional fishing methods still used along the Seto Inland Sea. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north. 2026-08-10 Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lamp-workers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Giving a Spark to the Power Grid: To maintain Japan's power grid, one company is trying to attract climbers, and another has turned checking on power poles into a mobile game. 2026-08-10 Atsuko Okatsuka is a US-based stand-up comedian with fans all over the world - she tells us why she pursues comedy and talks about finding humour within the hardships of life in a minority group. 2026-08-10 A small bookstore in Tokyo specialises in Vietnamese books. From the reactions of customers living in a foreign land, we can feel how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Shirakami-Sanchi (the Shirakami Mountain Range) is home to one of the world's largest beech forests - its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife and a group of hunter-gatherers. 2026-08-10 The 8 km-long Meguro River has long supported the lives of people in the southwest of central Tokyo. Come along as we discover how its tumultuous history mirrors the evolution of the city itself. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture - adults play the role of the shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects. 2026-08-10 Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history. 2026-08-10 This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Tokyo's oldest izakaya - with its traditional fare and lucky cats surviving wars and pandemics - has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years. 2026-08-10 Learn about the autumn chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox (shubun) as the nuns enjoy sushi, salad and dumplings made specially for the occasion. 2026-08-10 Japanese researchers have uncovered part of the mechanism by which zinc deficiency triggers inflammation linked to a wide range of diseases. We look at why this mineral is so vital to our health. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-10 Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano - he hits the south in springtime to experience the breathtaking cherry blossoms and gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north. 2026-08-10 Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots - let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes! 2026-08-10 Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lamp-workers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. 2026-08-10 Since ancient times, safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red color associated with the sun. Experience its mysterious, vivid beauty through time-lapse footage. 2026-08-10 NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 2026-08-11